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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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