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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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