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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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