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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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