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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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