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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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