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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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