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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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