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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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