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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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