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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 (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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