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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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