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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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