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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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