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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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