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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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