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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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