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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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