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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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