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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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