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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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