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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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