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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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