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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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