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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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