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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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