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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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