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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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