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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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