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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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