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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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