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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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