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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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