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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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