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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines 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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