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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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