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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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