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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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