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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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