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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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