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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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