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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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