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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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