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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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