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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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