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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources