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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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