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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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