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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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