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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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