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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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