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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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