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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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