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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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