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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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