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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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