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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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