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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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