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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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