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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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