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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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