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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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