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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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