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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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