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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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