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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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