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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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