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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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