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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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