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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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