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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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