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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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