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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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