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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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