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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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