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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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