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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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