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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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