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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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