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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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