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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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