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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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