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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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