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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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