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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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