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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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