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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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