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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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