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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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