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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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