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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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