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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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