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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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