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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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