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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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