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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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