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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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