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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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