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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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