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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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