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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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