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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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