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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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