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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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