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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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