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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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