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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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