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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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