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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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