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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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