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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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