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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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