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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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