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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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