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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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