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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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