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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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