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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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