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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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