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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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