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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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