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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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