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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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