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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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