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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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