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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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