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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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