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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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