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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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