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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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