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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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