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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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