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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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