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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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