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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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