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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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