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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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