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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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