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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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