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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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