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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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