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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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