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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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