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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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