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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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