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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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