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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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