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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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