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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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