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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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