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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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