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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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