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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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