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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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