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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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