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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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