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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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