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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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