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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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