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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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