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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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