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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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