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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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