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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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