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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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