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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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