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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important 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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