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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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