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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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