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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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