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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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