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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses 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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