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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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