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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major 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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