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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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