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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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