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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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