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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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