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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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