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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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