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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the 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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