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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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