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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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