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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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