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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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