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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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