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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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