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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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