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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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