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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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