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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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