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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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