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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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