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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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