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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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