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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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