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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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