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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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