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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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