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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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