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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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