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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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