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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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