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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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