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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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