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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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