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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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