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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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