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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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