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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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