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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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