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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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