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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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