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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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