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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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