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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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