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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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