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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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