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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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