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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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