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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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