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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education