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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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