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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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