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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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