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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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