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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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