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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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