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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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