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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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