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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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