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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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