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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models 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 educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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