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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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