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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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