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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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