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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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