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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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