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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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