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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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