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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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