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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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