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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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