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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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