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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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