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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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