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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models 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 institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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