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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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