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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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