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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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