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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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