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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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