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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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