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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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