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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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