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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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