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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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