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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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