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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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