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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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