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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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