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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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