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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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