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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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