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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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