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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key 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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