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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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