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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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