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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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