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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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