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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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