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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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