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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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