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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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