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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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