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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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