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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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