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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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