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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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