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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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