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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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