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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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