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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates 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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