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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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