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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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