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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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