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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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