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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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