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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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