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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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