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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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