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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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