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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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