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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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