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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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