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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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