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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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