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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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