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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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