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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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