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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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