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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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