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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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