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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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