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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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