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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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