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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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