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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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