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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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