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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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