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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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