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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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