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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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