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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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