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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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