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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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