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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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