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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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