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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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