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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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