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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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