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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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