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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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