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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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