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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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