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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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