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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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