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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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