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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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