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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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