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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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