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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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