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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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