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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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