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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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