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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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