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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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