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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not 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 variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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