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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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