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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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