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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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