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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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