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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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