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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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