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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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