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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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