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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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