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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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