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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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