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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers 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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