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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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