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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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