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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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