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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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