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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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