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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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