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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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