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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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