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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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