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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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