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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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