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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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