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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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