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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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