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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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