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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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