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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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