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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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