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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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