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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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