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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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