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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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