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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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