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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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