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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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