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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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