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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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