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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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