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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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