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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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