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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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