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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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