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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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