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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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