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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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