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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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