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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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