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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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