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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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