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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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