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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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