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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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