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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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