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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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