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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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