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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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