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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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