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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores 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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