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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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