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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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