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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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