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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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