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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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