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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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