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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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