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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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