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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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