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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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