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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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