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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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