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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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