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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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