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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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