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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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