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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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