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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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