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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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