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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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