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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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