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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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