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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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