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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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