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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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