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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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