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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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