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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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