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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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