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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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