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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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