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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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