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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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