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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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