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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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