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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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