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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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