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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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