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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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