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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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