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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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