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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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