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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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