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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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