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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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