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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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