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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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