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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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