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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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