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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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