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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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