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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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