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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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