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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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