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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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