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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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