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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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