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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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