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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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