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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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