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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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