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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies 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 issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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