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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major 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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