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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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