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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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