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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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