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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key 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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