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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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