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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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