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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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