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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the 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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