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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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