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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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