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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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