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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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