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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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