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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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