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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the 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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