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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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