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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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