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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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