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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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