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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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