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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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