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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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