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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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