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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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