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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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