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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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