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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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