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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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