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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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