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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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