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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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