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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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