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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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