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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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