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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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