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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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