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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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