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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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