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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators 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 massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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