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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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