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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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