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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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