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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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