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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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