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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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