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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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