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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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