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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key 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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