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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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