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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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