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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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